This coming week in Orlando local music, March 17-23, may be a slow week for music news but there are still a ton of great upcoming shows for music fans to choose from.

Kat Coffin

The notifications went out to many of the Orlando bands that will be showcasing at the 14th annual Florida Music Festival (FMF) coming up April 25-27. The list includes Beemo, Blaine the Mono, Fiery Sushi, Our Future Leaders, The Dealers, Catherine Ridgeway, Rug, Shout London, I-Resolution, Carly Jo Jackson and Plastic Planets. Congratulations on being selected!

There are quite a few celebrations on Monday to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. Live music events include the conclusion of Wall St. Plaza's three day festival as well as special events at Tanqueray’s, Raglan Road and Hagan O’Reilly’s just to name a few.

At The Social on Friday, Orlando band Abandon the Midwest is celebrating the release of their debut EP, “Sacred Stupid.” Also on the bill are Jahnopa, Hair of the Beast and Rushmorefl.

On Friday and Saturday is the UCF Orlando Jazz Festival at the UCF campus. The festival features live music from The UCF All-Star High School Jazztet, The Jazz Professors, Benny Golson and The Flying Horse Big Band, T-Bone, Mitch Stein and Rodney Howard.

Orlando live music listings (includes live shows, open mics and radio programs):

Monday, March 17 St. Patty’s Day

Wall Street Plaza - 19 N. Orange Ave. - Wall Street Plaza's three day St. Patty's Day festival culminates in a day long celebration featuring live music from Seven Nations, Off Kilter, The Lighter Exchange and Pipes & Drums. The party starts at noon.

Tanqueray’s - 100 S. Orange Ave. - Live music from Paddington Ambush for this FREE event.

Raglan Road Orlando - 1640 East Buena Vista Dr. - Live music from several bands including U2 tribute band Elevation at 10 p.m. for this 18+ show. There is a $10 cover charge.

BB Kings Blues Club - 9101 International Dr. - Live music from Blue Stone Circle from 7:30-11:30 p.m.

World of Beer UCF - 3402 Technological Ave., Suite 202 - Live music from the Casey Brents Duo at 7:30 p.m.

World of Beer Altamonte - 155 Cranes Roost Blvd. - Live music from Fiddely-Dee Duo from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

The Red Lion Pub - 3784 Howell Branch Road - Twisted Tuesday with Rkind for this 18+ show. This FREE event includes live music and other entertainment as well as a home-cooked meal, with a $2 donation to the Red Lion Community Emergency Fund. The live music starts at 7:30 p.m.

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Live music from We Butter The Bread With Butter, Lions Lions, Honour Crest, All Gone Grey and Us, Ghosts for this show. The doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $10.

The Beacham - 46 N. Orange Ave. - Live music from Carcass, The Black Dahlia Murder, Gorguts, Noisem and Maruta for this 12+ show. The doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $26.50-28.50.

Uncle Lou’s - 1016 N. Mills Ave. - Live music from Get Shot, Days N Daze, Lesbian Witch Lips, Gnarly Whales, Cat Bastards and Clem McGillicutty and the Burnouts for this show. There is a $5 cover charge and the doors open at 8 p.m. with the first band staring at 9 p.m.

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Live music from The Ocean, Scale the Summit, The Atlas Moth, Silver Snakes and Hollow Leg for this show. Tickets are $13 and the doors open at 7 p.m.

The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Live music from Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Bubonik Funk and ISM for this 18+ show. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 8 p.m.

The Beacham - 46 N. Orange Ave. - Live music from 2 Chainz for this show. The doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets are $50-75.

BB Kings Blues Club - 9101 International Dr. - Live music from B.B. King’s All Star Band from 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Dexter’s Winter Park - 558 W. New England Ave. - Live acoustic music from League of Nations at 8 p.m.

Jazz Tastings - 164 Lake Ave. (Maitland) - Live music from Jackie Jones and the John Valeri Quartet at 7 p.m.

Smiling Bison - 745 Bennett Road - Jazz Garage, an evening of improvisational jazz music featuring special guests at 10 p.m. There is no cover charge for this 18+ event.

On line everywhere - WPRK 91.5 - WPRK’s Local Heroes radio show from 5-7 p.m. features local talent from actors, directors, photographers, entrepreneurs, and musicians with DJ Daniel Pacchioni and co-hosts Ilene Leiber and George Wallace playing music from local Orlando bands. This week’s in studio guest is singer/songwriter McKinney Griffin.

Thursday, March 20

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Norsekorea presents live music from Neck Deep, Knuckle Puck, Light Years, Old Again and Hits Home for this all ages show. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 7 p.m.

The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Live music from Daley and Britt Daley for this 12+ show. Tickets are $15-17 and the doors open at 8 p.m.

The Plaza Live - 425 North Bumby Ave. - Live music from George Thorogood and the Destroyers. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35-75.

On line everywhere - WPRK 91.5 - The Whitney Costner Radio Show airs from 12-2 p.m. every Thursday featuring some local music on the playlist and special in-studio appearances from Orlando bands.

On line everywhere - WOGR - Join Orlando singer/songwriter Mark Dawson every Thursday for his weekly radio show, “Making Noise with Mark Dawson,” from 9-11 p.m.

Friday, March 21

UCF Nicholson School of Communication - 4000 Central Florida Blvd. - Opening night of the UCF Orlando Jazz Festival featuring live music from The UCF All-Star High School Jazztet, The Jazz Professors and NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson and The Flying Horse Big Band. Tickets are $20 at the door (FREE for UCF students with ID). The doors open at 8 p.m.

The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Live music from Abandon The Midwest, Jahnopa, Hair of the Beast and Rushmorefl for this 18+ show. This is Abandon the Midwest’s debut EP release show for “Scared Stupid.” Tickets are $7 and the doors open at 7 p.m.

The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - Maniacal Mojo presents live music from Black n Blue, In The After, Auditory ARMory, Soul Rift and Vertebreaker for this show. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. There is a $7 cover charge.

Orlando Brewing - 1301 Atlanta Ave. - Live music from The Sound Traveler Band and Jackson Rodgers featuring Forest Rodgers for this FREE all ages show. The doors open at 9 p.m.

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Live music from Underhill and Soul City for this show. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door. The doors open at 7:30 p.m.

The Plaza Live - 425 North Bumby Ave. - Live music from Asleep at the Wheel. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-55.

Will’s Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Live music from The Casket Girls, The Stargazer Lilies and Dreamend for this 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10.

World of Beer Lake Mary - 1125 TownPark Ave. - Live music from Corey & Santi Duo at 7 p.m.

The Red Lion Pub - 3784 Howell Branch Road - Fridays Grab the Mic open mic night hosted by Joel Tefteller and featuring live music as well as poetry, spoken word, comedy, juggling, singing, dancing, magic, painting and more. Pretty much anything goes. Sign up starts at 8:30 p.m. and the show kicks off at 9 p.m.

UCF - 12405 Aquarius Agora Dr. - Night two of the UCF Orlando Jazz Festival featuring live music from T-Bone, guitarist Mitch Stein, drummer Rodney Howard and The Flying Horse Big Band for this show. Tickets are $20 at the door (FREE for UCF students with ID). The doors open at 8 p.m.

The Haven - 6700 Aloma Ave. - Urusei Shinjuku Promotions presents live music from Kept Quiet, Raine, Mad As Adam Band and Stroke of Midnight for this show. The cover charge is $7 before 9 p.m. and $9 after.

West End Trading Company - 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) - The third annual Pints'n Paws afterparty featuring live music from Phraydoe Peans, American Jesus, The Family Gang, Tears of a Tyrant, Truly Def, Chris Crackalackle, AfroDeeeshzzz, Trini Elev8, Souljah Bless, Thomas A Jenkins III and Shaman Treez for this FREE show at 9 p.m.

Will’s Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Live music from Five-Eight, The Pauses and The New Lows for this 18+ show. The doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $8.

The School House - 1828 Murdock Blvd. - Live music from moor hound, Among Giants, Zap Dragon & The Attack and Fast Preacher. The event kicks off at 9 p.m. and it’s BYOB.

The Peacock Room - 1321 North Mills Ave. - Live music from Crowned Rebels at 10 p.m. for this 21+ show. There is a $5 cover charge.

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Live music from Luscious Lisa, Art Contest, Dromes and The Quick Wizard for this show. Tickets are $5 and the doors open at 7:30 p.m.

The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Live music from Middle Class Rut, Dinosaur Pile-Up, and Brick + Mortar for this 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $12-14.

The Plaza Live - 425 North Bumby Ave. - Live music from singer/songwriter Marc Cohn. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32.50-85.

Smiling Bison - 745 Bennett Road - Live music from Eugene and friends at 10:30 p.m.

Adobe Gila’s Pointe Orlando - 9101 International Dr. - MegaCon Attendees FREE After-Party featuring live music from Sci-Fried, Marc With a C, Random Encounter and Shammers. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.

Tanqueray’s - 100 S. Orange Ave. - Live music from RJ Harman and Company every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. for this FREE 21+ show.

World of Beer Lake Mary - 1125 TownPark Ave. - Live music from singer/songwriter Adam Moreno at 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 23

Bombshell’s Tavern - 5405 Edgewater Dr. - Live music from Sirena, Stand Your Ground, Beware The Neverending, What Eyes Can't See, Catcher and the Rye, Her Blank Canvas, From Mortals to Monsters and Soul Rift for this show. Tickets are $8 and the doors open at 5 p.m.

Will’s Pub - 1042 N. Mills Ave. - Live music from Dave Hause and Northcote for this all ages show. Tickets are $10 in advance and the doors open at 8 p.m.

West End Trading Company - 202 S. Sanford Ave. (Sanford) - RPR presents Sunday Funday featuring live music from Pickens Ivey, Thrillan Dylan with Rhenn Again and Kristjan Taylor & The Florida Boys for this FREE 18+ show. The doors open at 8 p.m.

The Social - 54 North Orange Ave. - Live music from We Are The In Crowd, William Beckett, Set it Off, State Champs and Candy Hearts for this 12+ show. Tickets are $14 and the doors open at 4 p.m.

Tanqueray’s - 100 S. Orange Ave. - Live music from Orlando band Ancient Sun every Sunday at 10:30 p.m. for this FREE 21+ show.

Maxine’s on Shine - 337 N. Shine Ave. - Live music from Jackson Rodgers and Crystal De La Rosa for this FREE show at 6:45 p.m.

BB Kings Blues Club - 9101 International Dr. - Live music from MPiRE from 7:30-11:30 p.m.

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Kat Coffin is an Orlando based freelance writer and avid music fan. She has done profiles of musicians, live show reviews, and CD reviews for both print and on line publications. She has also worked with musicians in writing and submitting press releases, putting together biographies, assembling and sending out press packets, and expanding their web presence by submitting and maintaining their information and music to various web sites. She can be reached here.